PETA fired the first shot after Stitt declared March 22-26 as meat week to promote the state's agriculture and livestock industry. It was no surprise that PETA was not a fan of meat week since the organization promotes veganism.
“The governor may wish to flatter the meat industry, but what it sells is inhumane, unhealthy, and an environmental nightmare,” the organization said in a statement after putting up a billboard calling the governor a "meathead" near Southeast 15th Street.
On Wednesday, May 12, Stitt finally responded to PETA in a tweet that said "Looks like a great spot to grill some burgers..." along with a photo of the billboard.